[Carth]

If N. Ireland are that bothered about staying in, let them stay in along with the southern part of the island.

a) It reduces the size of the UK - which should mean a decrease in the money spent on a wide range of stuff relating to N Ireland

b) It allows continuance of the 'cross border' trade that goes on between North & South

c) It puts a potential EU trading partner on our doorstep

d) The Isle of Man will flourish as the center of smuggling operations

e) Any future political issues between North & South are bugger all to do with us